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Is BUZZ a Scrabble Word?

Yes, BUZZ is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a verb and a noun, most often meaning “make a buzzing sound”.

Quick answer

Is BUZZ a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. BUZZ is a valid 4-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 24 points in Scrabble and 26 points in Words With Friends.

Checked against this site’s open English word list. Tournament play uses the official NWL or Collins lists, which can differ on rare words and inflections.

Letters
4
Scrabble
24 pts
Words With Friends
26 pts
Anagrams
0
Familiarity
100th percentile

BUZZ meaning and definition

BUZZ has 4 common senses and works as a verb and a noun. The most common meaning is listed first.

BUZZ as a verb

  1. Make a buzzing sound.
  2. Fly low.
  3. Be noisy with activity.

BUZZ as a noun

  1. Sound of rapid vibration.

BUZZ Scrabble score and Words With Friends points

BUZZ scores 24 in Scrabble and 26 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is Z, worth 10 in Scrabble.

Letter-by-letter tile values

LetterScrabbleWords With Friends
B34
U12
Z1010
Z1010
Total2426

BUZZ on premium squares

On a double word square BUZZ scores 48 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 72. Putting Z on a triple letter square instead adds 20 points. That makes it a high-value word worth holding for a premium square rather than spending on a plain one. At 4 letters it fits tight spots on a crowded board.

Anagrams of BUZZ

No other word uses exactly the letters in BUZZ.

Shorter words hiding in BUZZ

The letters B, U, Z, Z make 1 shorter word, up to 3 letters long. Most common first. Unscramble BUZZ: all 1 words.

  • zuz21

Words like BUZZ

One-letter changes to BUZZ, useful for word ladders and board hooks.

Change one letter in BUZZ

  • fuzz25
  • muzz24
  • tuzz22

Add one letter to BUZZ

  • abuzz25
  • buzzy28

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BUZZ word facts

BUZZ is a 4-letter word with 3 distinct letters: 1 vowel (U) and 3 consonants, with Z repeated. It starts with B and ends with Z. By corpus frequency, BUZZ is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.

Holding the letters B, U, Z, Z on your rack? The word unscrambler lists every word they make, sorted by score, and the anagram solver finds words that use all 4 of them. To check another word before you play it, use the Scrabble word checker.

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BUZZ Scrabble word FAQ

Is BUZZ a Scrabble word?

Yes. BUZZ is a valid 4-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 24 points in Scrabble and 26 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.

What does BUZZ mean?

BUZZ is used as a verb and a noun. Its most common meaning is “make a buzzing sound”.

How many points is BUZZ worth in Scrabble?

BUZZ is worth 24 points in Scrabble: B (3) + U (1) + Z (10) + Z (10). On a double word square it scores 48, and on a triple word square 72.

How many points is BUZZ in Words With Friends?

BUZZ is worth 26 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.

Does BUZZ have any anagrams?

No. No other word uses exactly the letters in BUZZ, but 1 shorter word can be made from them.

What words can you make from the letters in BUZZ?

You can make 1 shorter word from the letters in BUZZ, including ZUZ.

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